NEW DELHI: Amid escalating political unrest in Nepal, Indian airways have suspended flights to and from Kathmandu. IndiGo issued a journey advisory saying the suspension of all flights till 6 pm on Wednesday. In a submit on X, the airline stated, “Following the extension of the airport closure in #Kathmandu, all flights to and from the town will stay cancelled till 1800 hrs on September 10.”The advisory comes after the prolonged closure of Tribhuvan Worldwide Airport on account of safety considerations. In keeping with Nepal’s information company Khabarhub, the airport will stay closed till 6 pm on Wednesday.Passengers affected by the cancellations can reschedule their flights or request refunds. IndiGo has prolonged waivers on rescheduling and cancellations for journey to and from Kathmandu till September 12, relevant for bookings made on or earlier than September 9. The airline assured travellers that its groups are carefully coordinating with authorities and are able to resume operations as quickly as permission is granted. Earlier, in keeping with a earlier advisory, all IndiGo flights had been cancelled till 12 pm on Wednesday. SpiceJet additionally introduced that flights to and from Kathmandu on September 10 stand cancelled because of the prevailing scenario. Passengers shall be knowledgeable by way of SMS or e mail on their registered contact particulars. Air India has supplied passengers with confirmed bookings for journey to and from Kathmandu till September 11, on tickets issued as much as September 9, a one-time waiver on rescheduling costs in view of the airport closure. The suspension comes amid political unrest in Nepal, the place anti-corruption protests escalated in Kathmandu, resulting in the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Protesters stormed the properties of a number of leaders and set fireplace to personal residences, together with these of Oli and communication minister Prithvi Subba Gurung. In response, India’s Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) has suggested Indian residents to defer journey to Nepal till the scenario stabilises. These presently in Nepal have been urged to remain indoors, keep away from streets, train warning, and comply with native security advisories. The MEA additionally shared helpline numbers for the Embassy of India in Kathmandu for these needing help.